Studying the New Testament: A Fortress Introduction

by Bruce Chilton, Deirdre Good

Watch Bruce Chilton and Deirdre J. Good discuss their new book, Studying the New TesThis book offers an introduction to the literature of the New Testament, demonstrating how these writings can be approached and critically studied in an academic setting. Bruce Chilton and Deirdre J. Good , two respected New Testament scholars, provide a narrative of the historical context and social world of the books of the New Testament, a chronological survey of the Gospels and letters, and the remaining writings (Apocrypha, Apocalyptic) with their special focus on the emerging church. Together with textboxes, exercises, questions, further readings, maps, timeline, and glossary, this brief introduction surveys employs leading methods of study and equips students with the general literacy needed for successful and serious study of New Testament writings.

184 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2010

About the author

Bruce Chilton (sometimes Bruce D. Chilton) (born 1949) is an American scholar of early Christianity and Judaism.
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Reviews

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a small academic book that was recommended to me by a priest as an approachable book to understand the social and cultural setting of the New Testament.
I learned quite a bit from it although there were plenty of points I didn’t grasp.
At some point I will need to read it again.

[Simon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Also known as Starting New Testament Study / Bruce Chilton and Deidre Good. London : SPCK, 2009

[Walker White · Rating 3 out of 5]

Concise, nuanced and helpful!